amb
amb — abbreviation
1. a written abbreviation for 'ambassador', used in front of a person's name in off
a written abbreviation for 'ambassador', used in front of a person's name in official titles, addresses, and diplomatic correspondence.
The summit invitation was addressed to Amb. Anya of the Kenyan delegation.
used before a name in formal addresses
Amb. Felipe presented his credentials to the host government this morning.
Please send a copy of the report to Amb. Gita's office at the consulate.
The letter from Amb. Joon contained a formal request for bilateral talks.
Amb. Adina will lead the trade delegation during next month's visit.
用法筆記
Always followed by a person's name, either the family name alone or the full name. Used in written correspondence and formal documents rather than in speech.
常見錯誤
2. a short written form for 'ambulance', used on vehicle markings, emergency signs,
a short written form for 'ambulance', used on vehicle markings, emergency signs, medical forms, and in informal notes or radio communication.
The dispatcher radioed that AMB-7 was en route to the highway accident.
used in radio dispatch codes
A white van with 'AMB' painted on the side pulled into the hospital bay.
The nurse wrote 'Call amb' on the whiteboard next to the emergency number.
Two ambs were stationed near the marathon finish line in case of injuries.
The paramedic grabbed the kit and jumped out of the amb before it stopped.
用法筆記
In medical radio communications and informal hospital notes, 'amb' (often capitalised 'AMB') stands for ambulance. On vehicle markings it appears in capital letters. The plural 'ambs' is used in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
3. a written abbreviation for 'ambulatory', used in medical records and hospital do
a written abbreviation for 'ambulatory', used in medical records and hospital documents to indicate that a patient is able to walk and does not need to stay in bed.
The doctor wrote 'amb.' on the chart to show the patient could move around.
used on medical charts
Only patients marked as 'amb.' were allowed to walk to the cafeteria.
The nurse checked the 'amb.' box on the admission form for the walking patient.
Patients listed as 'amb.' in the file could use the stairs during the fire drill.
The surgeon circled 'amb.' on the discharge order, meaning no wheelchair needed.
用法筆記
Found almost exclusively in medical documentation — patient charts, admission forms, discharge orders, and nursing notes. Typically written with a period ('amb.') to mark it as an abbreviation.